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Juneau Police Department Officer Ronald Shriver answers questions on the witness stand from defense attorney Natasha Norris in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, during Graham’s trial. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. Shriver was a Department of Corrections officer working at Lemon Creek Correctional Center when Graham was housed there in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fingerprint expert, former corrections officer testify in double murder trial

More than 30 witnesses have testified.

The Aurora Borealis glows over the Mendenhall Glacier in 2014. The forecast looks promising for Aurora activity this Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Aurora won’t be boring-alis this Saturday night

Here’s the best time to view it.

Airman Dominik Vancini, front, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mariaah Romo-Cosgrove chock and chain an MH-65D, attached to Alaska Patrol Division of Air Station Kodiak, on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson)

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Coast Guard training with Marines and Navy in Alaska exercise

This is the largest-ever exercise of its kind.

Lorissa Evenson, a former girlfriend of Laron Carlton Graham, answers questions on the witness stand from defense attorney Natasha Norris in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, during Graham’s trial. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Witnesses talk about defendant’s relationship, victims’ phones

More details come out about the timeline.

Regan Tweedy, mother of James LeBlanc-Tweedy, answers questions on the witness stand to questioning by defense attorney Natasha Norris in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Former probation officer, mother of previous witness testifies

The defense looked for conflicts of interest.

Juneau Police Department officers and Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel respond to an accident at the Downtown Public Library on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. A construction worker was injured at a work site after a driver reportedly drove through the library parking barrier. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Worker injured in parking garage accident in stable condition

A car knocked over a steel beam, crushing his legs.

Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial

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Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial

Defense attorney goes on a tear Monday.

Construction worker injured near docks downtown

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Construction worker injured near docks downtown

Someone reportedly drove through a barrier, authorities say.

Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

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Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

About 24 hours after he called 911, hiker was rescued.

James LeBlanc-Tweedy is called to the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Neighboring inmate testifies about crucial note in double murder trial

The trial could hinge on this testimony.

Martin Stepetin Sr. is running for the Juneau Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the candidates: Stepetin raises his hand again

With four children in Juneau schools, Stepetin is invested.

Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the Candidates: Hughes-Skandijs to fence for Assembly District 1 seat

She’s one of three millenials running for Assembly seats.

Greg Smith is running for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the candidates: First time at bat for Greg Smith

It’s his first run but he’s no rookie to politics.

Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Expert witness discusses firearms forensics before jury

Rounds fired both came from same missing weapon.

Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat

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Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat

He’s running uncontested for a three-year term.

Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the Candidates: Retired teacher Sorensen brings ground-level experience

Sorenson has been with Juneau schools for decades.

Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder

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Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder

They gave more details of the crime scene.

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

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Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

He’s the only candidate who has previously held the seat.

Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the Candidates: Triem up for re-election for areawide Assembly seat

Triem’s focus is readying Juneau for the future.

Double murder trial shines light on Juneau drug scene

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Double murder trial shines light on Juneau drug scene

The investigation turned up many interesting witnesses.